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Really? Thats interesting.

I have given up on kibble altogether. I came to the conclusion that feeding the dog does not have to be that complicated. I feed cooked meat or chicken with added veges such as sweet potato and pumpkin. Salmon and/or sardines and egg a few times a week. Lactose free milk occasionally because he likes it. I am looking at a vitamin/mineral supplement to add as well. Others will not agree with this but at least I know what he is eating and he likes it a lot better than dry kibble.

Where is the calcium source in this diet This might be fine for an adult dog but not for a pup. Add RMBs and you've solved it though.

I've fed a full raw diet and now a mixed diet of kibble and RMBs.

What your dog likes may decide what you feed in the end. One of my Whippets refused point blank to eat my BARF mix. He refused point blank to eat most of the premium kibbles I tried him on. He likes Royal Canin - so that's what I feed.

And interestingly, the toy poodle that had regular anal gland issues on a fully raw diet has none on a mixed diet. In her case, cereal fibre appears to have solved the problem.

I don't have a pup I was just saying what I feed my dog - not suggesting that it is suitable for the OPs dog.

Have you had a look at the new Australian Black Hawk, Fish & Potato (sweet potato)

Fish & Potato Adult Dog - NEW

Ingredients:

Anchovy & Ocean Fish Meal, Salmon Meal, Sweet Potato, Ground Whole Brown Rice, Fish Oil (Preserved with mixed Tocopherols, source of Vitamin E, Citric Acid and Rosemary Extract), Oat Groats, Field Peas, Natural Fish Flavour, Emu Oil, Poultry Oil, Whole Linseed, Glucosamine, Chondroitin Sulphate, Inulin, Carrots, Blueberries, Dandelion, Peppermint, Dried Rosemary, Tomato Powder, Dicalcium Phosphate, Egg Powder, Potassium Chloride, Yucca Schidegera Extract, Zinc Oxide, Zinc Amino Acid Chelate, Iron Sulphate, Vitamin A-Acetate, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Manganous Oxide, Vitamin E Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Copper Sulphate, Manganese Amino Acid Chelate, Copper Amino Acid Chelate, Riboflavin, Niacin, Calcium Pantothenate, Folic Acid, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Thiamine Mononitrate, D-Biotin, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite, Cobalt Carbonate.

Actually that product looks pretty good....nooo, don't tempt me to try yet another kibble :D

A little tartan scarf would be perfect :)

He is looking very good WM - so pleased to see

I have two Boxers and two cats. I have recently been investigating various kibbles since discovering that the Nutro dry food I've been feeding Tyson has sunflower oil in it. After reading one of David Gillespie's books, I've become aware that scientific research indicates that polyunsaturated seed oils cause cancer and heart disease in humans. I assume it would be the same story with dogs, and since I know Boxers are prone to cancer, I am very concerned by this. It turns out that most dry foods contain either soya oil, canola oil or sunflower oil, which is a real worry.

I have also read through this website: www.dogfoodproject.com . I am not entirely sure if the information is trustworthy, but it seems to be. Most of the kibbles that don't contain polyunsaturated seed oils seem to fail based on the website's recommendations of what to look for. The only kibble that passes is Eaglepack, but I am concerned that one contains inulin and the other contains yucca schidigera extract. Inulin is a fructan, which essentially has the same effect on the body as fructose (the part of sugar that cause heart disease, diabetes, dementia, obesity, cirrhosis of the liver, kidney disease, and most of the other lifestyle diseases we're faced with in the western world). Yucca is a plant that is poisonous. Obviously the poison is in the dose, and the yucca schidigera extract used in many dog foods clearly doesn't have any immediate toxic effect, but I am a bit worried about what the long term effects might be.

I am now really unsure what to feed my dogs and cats, as I really don't have the time or money to feed them BARF. Does anyone have any ideas or suggestions?

Really? Thats interesting.

I have given up on kibble altogether. I came to the conclusion that feeding the dog does not have to be that complicated. I feed cooked meat or chicken with added veges such as sweet potato and pumpkin. Salmon and/or sardines and egg a few times a week. Lactose free milk occasionally because he likes it. I am looking at a vitamin/mineral supplement to add as well. Others will not agree with this but at least I know what he is eating and he likes it a lot better than dry kibble.

I enquired about this program here in the ACT with the RSPCA and I got the feeling the dog would need to pass a temperament test first which has made me reluctant to leave them any money. I may be wrong. I doubt mine would pass such a test.

I thought your Lottie came from the RSPCA?

It is not a given that the RSPCA would pass a dog for further adoption even if it had been adopted from them originally - I don't think. They have a period of a few weeks only where they will take a dog back for adoption without further temp testing. I have a dog here that came from them originally but I too would be reluctant to see him returned to RSPCA as he is a little timid and I would be afraid of him failing.

I would have a look at one of the big garden type places - they usually have lots of statues - though haven't noticed any doggie ones around.

Just noticed you have "Statute" in your thread title - might be confusing :D

Pers - the heads were cleanly cut off and the bodies put somewhere an animal couldn't (don't want to put too much detail in case it causes upset)

I know the swans may have fled but isn't that sad in itself - wildlife being scared away from their habitat?

Thanks Mita, I'll have a look and see what I can find out.

It's horrible, the pond is next to a play area and this has upset a lot of the locals as it's usually a lovely area.

Well....that seems pretty indicative of human involvement!

People have been prosecuted in Qld for injuring/killing wildlife. I am sure other States would have similar laws. Perhaps she could contact the Dept of Environment in her State. I find it unbelievable the RSPCA were not willing to investigate and were not even interested.

Great to hear the little dogs is safe

It would be great if she had a vet check up too after being kicked.

For the first time in a couple of weeks, Mac slept soundly all night in his bed next to mine until he got up for a wee at 6.30 this morning. He took himself off to bed last night and was perfectly happy in his bed next to mine all night. He's happy and trotting around with ears forward and his tail up.

All good!

Very good news for Mac Do you think that the trachea problem may have been the reason for his night-time troubles WM?

Isn't there someone on DOL who helps with Cairn rescues - wish I could remember who that was A lovely looking little dog.

My second paragraph was not aimed at you directly. I was referring to some of the earlier posts. Sorry if I did not make myself clear.

I found your meaning clear here.... & agreed with you.

Nawnim was replying to me - I misunderstood her post.

No worries Nawnim :)

Never received any email - get nothing except the occasional SMS about sales. Their "reward" scheme is quite worthless really - I think you have to spend around $500 to get a $10 voucher?

Troy Behave paste at 2-4 mls a day works a treat

Worth a try but I found no effect whatsoever. Also tried some other "Calm" product with no luck. Depends how severe the case is I guess.

I second an older dog - perhaps a rescue who has been in foster care and whose temp and tendency for barking if left alone is known. I would concentrate on that rather than a certain breed. Something to consider though is that small dogs are more often acceptable to body corporates.

Great to hear WM - hopefully he settled down to a good night's sleep too

Not familiar with this vet but I think any vet should make an assessment of the client's ability to follow instructions especially regarding fiddly doses.

Are you serious

Well yes - should have phrased differently - so far as a medical professional who supplies medications directly to a client will go over the dosages etc with them and ensure they have an accurate understanding.

My understanding is that he was advised to use the Nurophen after a late night phone call. It does not say she supplied it directly to him.

This thread is most unpleasant. Anonymous posters vilifying a 'real life' vet's reputation when they do not even know all the facts. It reeks of cyber bullying.

I thought I had made it clear I was not referring to this vet particularly - rather expressing an opinion regarding supply of medication by vets in general as the discussion had touched on that issue. I'm certainly not vilifying anyone.

Not familiar with this vet but I think any vet should make an assessment of the client's ability to follow instructions especially regarding fiddly doses.

Are you serious

Well yes - should have phrased differently - so far as a medical professional who supplies medications directly to a client will go over the dosages etc with them and ensure they have an accurate understanding.

Not familiar with this vet but I think any vet should make an assessment of the client's ability to follow instructions especially regarding fiddly doses. Many elderly people for instance commonly misdose themselves and have great difficulty with measuring minute doses. I don't know if this man was elderly or not.

Another reason to lock gates to the backyard. Its always been one of my biggest gripes with neighbourhood kids - just wandering into the back yard without knocking to retrieve balls - just rude IMO.

Have a good night tonight - hopefully you will be able to sleep knowing Mac is on the mend. Great news.

So pleased to hear - he's a very well cared for boy

For heaven's sake - dont these people have enough to cope with The fact that he said it happens all the time is unbelievable - I don't know what is happening to our society really.

Westiemum hope dear Mac rallied a bit last night and things improve today.

Oh no Westiemum Just when you were having some success with settling Mac.

Prayers are with Mac and you tonight.